Global Recall Of Some Baby Formula Products Issued Due To Toxin Concerns

Nestlé has issued a global recall of some baby formula products due to potential contamination of toxins that can cause food poisoning, the company announced in a statement released on its official website

Nestlé said specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula sold worldwide may contain cereulide, which can result in nausea and vomiting after consumption, and said the products weren’t safe to be fed to babies. Nestle said it hadn’t received any confirmed reports of illness caused by consumption of the products, but issued the recall “out of an abundance of caution.”

“Following the detection of a quality issue with an ingredient provided by a leading supplier, Nestlé has undertaken testing of all arachidonic acid (ARA) oil and corresponding oil mixes used in the production of its potentially affected infant nutrition products,” the company said. “No illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the products involved to date.

“We are in contact with authorities in the relevant countries to ensure the necessary steps are taken. Nestlé assures parents and caregivers that it is implementing appropriate actions to help ensure the health and wellbeing of families and their babies.

“At the same time, we are working to minimize any potential supply disruption.

“Nestlé remains committed to keeping parents, caregivers and the public informed, and to providing clear, transparent information and support throughout this process.”

Nestlé confirmed that ARA oil is used in various infant nutrition products worldwide “so this issue impacts multiple countries, brands and products,” but noted that “specific brands and products impacted differ on a country-by-country basis.”

“Our local teams are in the process of publishing the necessary information on their local Nestlé / product brand websites,” the company added. “Nestlé remains committed to keeping parents, caregivers and the public informed and to providing clear, transparent information and support throughout this process.”

Nestlé said any parents with concerns over their child’s health or nutrition are advised to contact their pediatrician or healthcare provider and will be subject to a full refund on the recalled product.